To think it's ok to make myself sick sometimes?

[Farontothemaddingcrowd]

Ok I know not everyone does it. But I make myself sick if I've drunk too much or if I feel like I'm bloated and had loads to eat. It makes me feel better. Today I ate 6 packets of crisps because I feel stressed. I made myself sick. That doesn't mean I have an eating disorder though does it? I feel better, I don't plan to do it again, but I feel better now. Cleansed I suppose.

You need to see a GP or try something to help you relax. The stress is triggering past behavior. I stop eating when I am stressed, I used to get sick. I rarely drink onow only on a night out so I usually drink to much, I can't sleep without getting sick either. I have to throw the alcohol up.

Please stop worrying about Christmas, not to derail but a pal I hung about with as a teen took her life last week, after a few Facebook quotes saying how crappie it is to be broke this time of year. Take time to gather your strength, pre make meals so you do not have lots of crap to make you feel bloated. Be kind to yourself.

I find it quite triggering more than pointless actually.
I know your fame.

*game

People get frustrated with MH issues. As if it's completely in your control. I've noticed that.
I'm not relinquishing responsibility here and I will ring the helpline suggested. But I don't think telling me off or saying 'think of the children' will help.
I'm bright and independent, so being ill doesn't mean I have no capacity to reason.

How about you tell us how much you weigh too.
Maybe post your food diary etc etc

What's my game, bran? Please do tell me.

No ones forcing you to post bran, and if you’re finding the thread triggering you’re best hiding it.

I'm 11 stone 1. Bordering on overweight. Is that ok?

I'm not slim so I'm not sure why you have a problem with me.

op try and see your gp again. You might be lucky and get one with a special interest in eating disorders.

Massive hugs OP. You've already done the biggest step with any addictive disorder, you've acknowledged that it exists and you may be suffering with it. My own understanding is with alcoholism in the family, but as I researched my family member's problem it became more and more obvious how closely related so many compulsive consumption disorders were. You can do this. We will help. xx

What do you expect peoples reactions are going to be to someone saying i regularly make myself sick after eating, haha, its fine isnt it. Surely thats not an eating disorder? Lolz

Yes this is bulimia - although I think you know this.

I did it as a teenager, my friend convinced me to see the GP And I was told I didn't have a problem as I was still within normal weight!!

See a different GP, you should be able to self refer for some CBT to help you break this behaviour. You know it's not healthy, both physical and mental.

Hugs and strength.

I can't believe a poster thinks I've posted to upset them.

Yeah lol. I'm really happy.
WTF

You've actually massively triggered me.
I posted because I knew it wasn't normal really.
I feel pretty crap about myself at the moment.

Can you find another way of dealing with your stress - a new coping mechanism that is better than this faulty one?
Relaxation, yoga, writing, painting, sewing, chewing gum, adult colouring books, 'hard' puzzles?
The acid erodes your lower front teeth first.
Vomiting can cause fatal heart attacks, and you may not get a warning. That would not be helpful to your DC.
Bulimics often have normal BMI.

Sorry bran. I wish you well..you should step away I think as I've somehow upset you.

I think you know it's not OK. Even if the GP will only give you antidepressants and CBT in the future, it is worth taking those options. It's a mental health disorder, and once you have the CBT, apart from it being helpful you may be able to get a referral for more specialist help.
You say you don't have much support, so take anything you can get, from health professionals and ED charities.
Make time for a doctors appointment, please. You need to prioritise yourself to be able to look after your children. Put your own oxygen mask on first. You are not at the bottom of the pile.

Im glad you know it isnt normal.

Its also a shit way to lose weight

bran bulemia isn’t about losing weight. It’s control.

Oh I know that. It's not about losing weight at all.

OP very occasionally I do this - needs must

But whilst no
Medical expert it’s worth being honest how often you do this? And read what the stats say
For ratios etc

It's self harm for me.

Mine started as a way to lose weight or so I thought at the time. Little did I know I'd be stuck with another demon for life. It never goes away.
People always come out with the rotting teeth thing but mine are in perfect nick after 15 years. Is it true about vomiting causing heart attacks true? That is terrifying